Carl Kay Elementary School

Summary:

Carl Kay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 715 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Clark County School District, the 7th ranked district in the state.

Carl Kay Elementary has a diverse student population, with 37.76% Hispanic, 28.39% White, and 16.92% African American students. Academically, the school performs better than the Clark County and Nevada state averages, particularly in reading, with a 41.9% proficiency rate compared to 39.3% and 41.3%, respectively. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, and its performance for specific student subgroups has been uneven. Nearby Somerset Academy Lone Mountain and Somerset Academy Aliante charter schools outperform Carl Kay in both math and reading.

With over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Carl Kay Elementary faces the challenges of educating a high-poverty student population. The school's commitment to investing in its students, with spending per student increasing from $9,001 in 2018-2019 to $11,705 in 2021-2022, suggests a focus on addressing these needs. However, the school's performance and ranking indicate the need for continued efforts to improve outcomes for all students and learn from the successes of nearby high-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5625 Corbett St
       Las Vegas, NV  89130


(702) 799-6650

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,705 Help


Students who attend Carl Kay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saville Anthony Middle School
High:    Shadow Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.8%
White:
28.4%
African American:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carl Kay Elementary School ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 106th among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carl Kay Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.8%), White (28.4%), African American (16.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl Kay Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 63rd best among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carl Kay Elementary School is $11,705. 147 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Carl Kay Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carl Kay Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.33 143rd 246 41.9%
2008 47.92 142nd 294 51.7%
2009 41.67 159th 292 45.5%
2010 31.58 202nd 300 32.7%
2011 28.71 226th 318 28.9%
2012 35.79 209th 328 36.3%
2013 46.24 181st 330 45.2%
2014 55.66 145th 332 56.3%
2016 47.03 177th 347 49.0%
2017 43.36 188th 351 46.4%
2018 36.02 211th 341 38.1%
2019 44.78 202nd 388 47.9%
2021 27.58 222nd 324 31.5%
2022 29.66 241st 380 36.6%
2023 44.13 181st 384 52.9%
2024 37.69 205th 377 45.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.90 73rd 74 1.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.76 130th 227 42.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.65 160th 321 50.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.50 174th 330 47.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.20 244th 332 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.86 79th 132 40.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.95 175th 308 43.2%
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Rank History for White students at Carl Kay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.03 151st 247 38.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Carl Kay Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Open Quote This school is exceptional. The Principal knows every kid and their extended family, even sibling who aren't at the school. The organization is amazing for before and after school. The teachers are great and everything about the school is amazing! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Open Quote Great school. Amazing teachers that love to teach. This school has made major changes over the past few years and it shows! Happy kids that are thriving, new programs... definitely a school that will be a model for others in the very near future! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carl Kay Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 620 126 81 161 7 n/a n/a 0 995
2003 620 126 81 161 7 n/a n/a 0 995
2004 700 168 105 188 10 n/a n/a 0 1171
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 837 837
2006 431 136 69 140 4 n/a n/a 0 780
2007 460 149 62 148 2 n/a n/a 0 821
2008 447 148 67 149 4 n/a n/a 0 815
2009 435 166 75 147 4 n/a n/a 0 827
2010 422 147 75 164 7 n/a n/a 0 815
2011 379 117 42 185 8 26 91 0 848
2012 356 125 36 169 7 18 70 0 781
2013 330 152 37 170 4 16 75 0 784
2014 288 141 36 188 5 14 66 0 738
2015 252 128 36 189 5 16 60 0 686
2016 250 159 29 190 5 17 65 0 715
2017 260 166 36 229 3 11 73 0 778
2018 263 162 28 235 3 12 81 0 784
2019 279 141 24 260 0 12 72 0 788
2020 290 132 30 296 0 16 83 0 847
2021 219 120 24 263 0 18 72 0 716
2022 222 112 27 276 1 14 62 0 714
2023 203 121 26 270 0 26 68 1 715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carl Kay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 995 52.0 19.1 22.1
2003 995 52.0 19.1 22.1
2004 1171 59.0 19.8 18.6
2005 837 n/a n/a n/a
2006 780 37.0 21.1 n/a
2007 821 48.0 17.1 n/a
2008 815 46.0 17.7 26.3
2009 827 45.0 18.4 27.9
2010 815 44.0 18.5 28.2
2011 848 43.0 19.7 42.3
2012 781 40.0 19.5 46.6
2013 784 34.0 23.0 46
2014 738 34.0 21.7 45.3
2015 686 32.0 21.4 45.5
2016 715 43.0 16.6 56.4
2017 778 45.0 17.2 59
2018 784 49.0 16.0 100
2019 788 43.0 18.3 100
2020 847 46.0 18.4 99.6
2021 716 41.0 17.4 100
2022 714 n/a n/a 100
2023 715 45.0 15.8 99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carl Kay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 995 52.0 19.1 22.1
2003 995 52.0 19.1 22.1
2004 1171 59.0 19.8 18.6
2005 837 n/a n/a n/a
2006 780 37.0 21.1 n/a
2007 821 48.0 17.1 n/a
2008 815 46.0 17.7 26.3
2009 827 45.0 18.4 27.9
2010 815 44.0 18.5 28.2
2011 848 43.0 19.7 42.3
2012 781 40.0 19.5 46.6
2013 784 34.0 23.0 46
2014 738 34.0 21.7 45.3
2015 686 32.0 21.4 45.5
2016 715 43.0 16.6 56.4
2017 778 45.0 17.2 59
2018 784 49.0 16.0 100
2019 788 43.0 18.3 100
2020 847 46.0 18.4 99.6
2021 716 41.0 17.4 100
2022 714 n/a n/a 100
2023 715 45.0 15.8 99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carl Kay Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $383 (4.3%) $8,618 (95.7%) $9,001
2020 $468 (5.1%) $8,678 (94.9%) $9,145
2021 $1,391 (12.7%) $9,569 (87.3%) $10,959
2022 $1,479 (12.6%) $10,226 (87.4%) $11,705

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl Kay Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 181st of 384 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carl Kay Elementary School)54.751
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Carl Kay Elementary School)52.351.4
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carl Kay Elementary School)45.225.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Carl Kay Elementary School)5337.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carl Kay Elementary School)19.825.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Carl Kay Elementary School)37.347.1
 9.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Carl Kay Elementary School)17.516.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Carl Kay Elementary School)39.833
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Carl Kay Elementary School)47.444.9
 2.5%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Carl Kay Elementary School)17.516.9
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students788715
 9.3%
African American141121
 14.2%
American Indian00
Asian2426
 8.3%
Hispanic260270
 3.8%
Pacific Islander1226
 116.7%
White279203
 27.2%
Two or More Races7268
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carl Kay Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Carl Kay Elementary School.

Students who attend Carl Kay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saville Anthony Middle School
High : Shadow Ridge High School

Carl Kay Elementary School ranks 205th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Carl Kay Elementary School are 38% Hispanic, 28% White, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander.


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